How do you become a good coach?
How do you become a good coach, and why is there no ready-made training programme that suits everyone? Stefan Ågren tests his thesis on coach education with Carl, principal and one of the founders of Tränarakademin.
Guest: Carl, Principal and one of the founders of Tränarakademin
Hosts: Stefan Ågren
This episode is recorded in Swedish.
About this episode
How do you become a good coach, and why is there no ready-made training programme that suits everyone? Stefan Ågren tests his thesis on coach education with Carl, principal and one of the founders of Tränarakademin. They talk about how personal trainers and coaches are educated, why training has to be adapted to the person, and whether it is really easier to coach a recreational athlete than an elite athlete when work, family and sleep also need to work. You'll also hear about the student who got three words tattooed that sum up the profession, and how Carl thinks about doing intervals by perceived effort instead of following an exact recipe. The conversation is based on the speakers' own experiences and views and is not individual advice. Listen or watch the full episode for the whole line of reasoning.
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